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Kathleen M. Murphy
Kathleen M. Murphy (1879 – 22 March 1963) was an Irish poet and travel writer. During her lifetime, Murphy was regarded the most well-travelled Irish woman. Biography Kathleen M. Murphy was born in Tulla, County Clare in 1879. She was educated at the Laurel Hill Coláiste, Laurel Hill Convent in Limerick. She studied modern languages at University College Dublin. In 1932, Murphy won first prize in the ''Tailteann Games (Irish Free State), Aonach Tailtean'' Literary Competition, and the ''Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice'' Papal decoration for her poetry. Murphy travelled extensively from the late 1930s across Asia, Africa and South America, and wrote for various publications including ''Capuchin Annual, The Capuchin Annual''. In a letter to the editor of the ''Annual'', Father Senan, with autobiographical notes for the 1945/46 edition in which she described herself as "Ireland's super-tramp!" Murphy died in Birr, County Offaly, Birr, County Offaly on 22 March 1963. Bibliography * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tulla
Tulla () is a market town in County Clare, Ireland. It is situated in the east of the county, on the R462 and near its junction with the R352, 18km from Ennis. Etymology Tulla is generally translated as ''An Tulach'', meaning "round hill". However, the full name is either ''Tulach na nAspal'', meaning "hill of the apostles", or ''Tulach na nEaspag'', meaning "hill of the bishops". History The village of Tulla grew up around a monastery founded about 620 by Mochulla, who later became its patron saint. The town received its town charter in the 13th century, and its market patent in 1619, resulting in market days being held throughout the year. The town was described by Samuel Lewis in 1837 as appearing "to have some claims to antiquity; there are numerous remains of ancient castles, formerly the residences of its landed proprietors. The town is pleasantly situated on a hill, and is surrounded with highly interesting scenery, enlivened with numerous elegant seats and pleas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |